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Ilia Family History

Ilia Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lia, Cilia, Elia, Milia, Ilic, Alia, Li, Villa, Ida, Oliva

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Where is the Ilia family from?

You can see how Ilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ilia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ilia family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ilia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ilia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 697 immigration records available for the last name Ilia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Ilia. For the veterans among your Ilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ilia in 1968 was 76, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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